LONDON 2012 CELEBRATIONS ORGANISER, AUSSIE DI HENRY: HER ROAD TO THE OLYMPICS AND the lessons she's learned along the way

From hot air ballooning in the Himalayas, to meeting the Queen, and securing David Beckham as the final Olympic torch bearer, nothing could have prepared Di Henry, London 2012 celebrations organiser, for the challenges and experiences she has encountered in her career. “I would have liked to have seen a variety of careers spelled out on the blackboard. But I don’t suppose I would have spotted ‘major events sport organiser’ written down anywhere,” Henry says. As Olympic fever hits around the world, Australia Unlimited talks to Di about her road to the Olympics and some of the challenges she's experienced along the way. Read more.

Introducing Glen Boreham AM, our new Chair and Anna Groot, our new Asia Director

Advance is pleased to welcome Glen Boreham AM and Anna Groot to our growing global team. Glen, former Managing Director of IBM Australia and New Zealand, and Anna, former Regional Manager of Kea UK and Ireland, bring with them years of experience in business, technology and community building. Read their stories and what they are hoping to bring to Advance here.

What advice would you give to your 15 year old self?

Have the right education, find something that you are really passionate about... and be willing to live off nothing! As nominations open for the 2013 Advance Global Australian Awards, Advance chats to our 2012  winners to ask them what advice they wish they received at 15. Check out their extended interviews on Advance TV.

The Buzz - NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIANS AROUND THE WORLD

What's the Buzz this month? Advance’s round up of news from Australia and about Australians around the globe this month, including: Aussies at the Olympics, the introduction of the Carbon Tax in Australia, and Advance Innovation companies in the news. Read More.

Member Postcards Thank you

Thank you to all our members who submitted postcards last month! We receieved some great cards from members in diverse industries and locations around the world. To read some of our member stories, click here, and to submit your own postcard click here. Or follow us on Facebook or Twitter as we share the stories throughout August!